Dr Simon Gibbons
Reader in English Education Director of Teacher Education
Research interests
- Languages
- Education
Biography
Simon's main areas of research are the history of school English pedagogy and practice, and the importance of teacher professionalism and collaboration in the development of effective classroom practice in the subject.
For further details please see his Research Staff Profile.
Research
Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication (LDC)
The Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication is a major centre for descriptive linguistics, applied linguistics and language in education.
Sustaining teacher quality and retention post-pandemic
This project examines the impact of the substantial changes and sustained disruption caused by Covid-19 to the development of secondary school teachers.
Project status: Completed
News
King's secondary school teacher training is “Outstanding”
Initial Teacher Training (ITE) at King’s has been rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted in its latest inspection.
Research-informed primer book for teachers now up-to-date with latest educational issues
The School of Education, Communication & Society (ECS) at King’s College London has come together to celebrate the publication of the 6th edition of Becoming...
Key resource for new teachers now updated with contemporary issues in education
The sixth edition of Becoming a Teacher – Issues in Secondary Education has been published, now including new chapters on recent educational issues.
Self-doubt and isolation but also resilience among new teachers due to the pandemic, finds report
New teachers experienced isolation and self-doubt because of pandemic restrictions, but also demonstrated resilience that could make them even better...
Supporting newly qualified and trainee teachers to overcome pandemic challenges
A new research project led by the School of Education, Communication & Society aims to develop recommendations to support new secondary school teachers as...
Soft Skills Pushed 'to the Margins' of Education
Dr Simon Gibbons, Director of Teacher Education at the School of Education, Communication & Society, provides expert comment on major new Prince's Trust report.
Policy, Belief and Practice in the Secondary English Classroom: A case study approach from Canada, England and Scotland
A case study of comparative classroom practice in the teaching of secondary English in Canada, England and Scotland. Does having greater autonomy in the...
Events
What role does education research play in teacher education? A celebration of ‘Becoming a Teacher’
This book launch will celebrate the publication of Becoming A Teacher and include a panel discussion on the role of education research in teacher training..
Please note: this event has passed.
Research
Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication (LDC)
The Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication is a major centre for descriptive linguistics, applied linguistics and language in education.
Sustaining teacher quality and retention post-pandemic
This project examines the impact of the substantial changes and sustained disruption caused by Covid-19 to the development of secondary school teachers.
Project status: Completed
News
King's secondary school teacher training is “Outstanding”
Initial Teacher Training (ITE) at King’s has been rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted in its latest inspection.
Research-informed primer book for teachers now up-to-date with latest educational issues
The School of Education, Communication & Society (ECS) at King’s College London has come together to celebrate the publication of the 6th edition of Becoming...
Key resource for new teachers now updated with contemporary issues in education
The sixth edition of Becoming a Teacher – Issues in Secondary Education has been published, now including new chapters on recent educational issues.
Self-doubt and isolation but also resilience among new teachers due to the pandemic, finds report
New teachers experienced isolation and self-doubt because of pandemic restrictions, but also demonstrated resilience that could make them even better...
Supporting newly qualified and trainee teachers to overcome pandemic challenges
A new research project led by the School of Education, Communication & Society aims to develop recommendations to support new secondary school teachers as...
Soft Skills Pushed 'to the Margins' of Education
Dr Simon Gibbons, Director of Teacher Education at the School of Education, Communication & Society, provides expert comment on major new Prince's Trust report.
Policy, Belief and Practice in the Secondary English Classroom: A case study approach from Canada, England and Scotland
A case study of comparative classroom practice in the teaching of secondary English in Canada, England and Scotland. Does having greater autonomy in the...
Events
What role does education research play in teacher education? A celebration of ‘Becoming a Teacher’
This book launch will celebrate the publication of Becoming A Teacher and include a panel discussion on the role of education research in teacher training..
Please note: this event has passed.